All Pools will be closed for 2 days on the Thanksgiving Holiday.Thursday Nov. 23rd and Friday Nov. 24th.

]]>Cool Off in City Pools!http://sfrecpark.org/cool-off-in-city-pools/
Mon, 25 Sep 2017 21:04:42 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=115449During the week of September 25th, all pools with the exception of Balboa and Sava Pools are open during our normal operation hours. Cooling lanes for free swim will be available for those who arrive at the Pool for cooling needs. For specific operation hours for each neighborhood pool, please check our aquatics and … Continue reading →]]>

During the week of September 25th, all pools with the exception of Balboa and Sava Pools are open during our normal operation hours. Cooling lanes for free swim will be available for those who arrive at the Pool for cooling needs. For specific operation hours for each neighborhood pool, please check our aquatics and pools website: http://sfrecpark.org/recreation-community-services/aquatics-pools/

Martin Luther King Pool – 5701 3rd Street

North Beach pool – 651 Lombard Ave

Coffman Pool – 1701 Visitation Ave

Hamilton Pool – Geary Avenue& Steiner Street

Mission Pool – 1 Linda Street

Garfield Pool – 26th Street & Harrison Street

Rossi Pool – 600 Arguello Boulevard

In addition, the Mission Playground SplashPad is also operating.

]]>India Basin Shoreline Park – Youth Day on the Bayhttp://sfrecpark.org/india-basin-shoreline-park-youth-day-on-the-bay/
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]]>City and County of San Francisco Cooling Centers for Saturday September 2, 2017http://sfrecpark.org/city-and-county-of-san-francisco-cooling-centers-for-saturday-september-2-2017/
Sat, 02 Sep 2017 13:52:21 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=115132San Francisco, CA – The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for San Francisco until 9:00 pm Saturday September 2. Temperatures are expected to be as high as 90 degrees over the next several days. Hot temperatures will create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible especially for older adults, children, people … Continue reading →]]>

San Francisco, CA – The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for San Francisco until 9:00 pm Saturday September 2. Temperatures are expected to be as high as 90 degrees over the next several days. Hot temperatures will create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible especially for older adults, children, people who are sick as well as pets.

The following City and County of San Francisco facilities will act as cooling centers due to the high temperatures expected tomorrow. For information about cooling centers and city services and information call 3-1-1.

San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department Swimming Pools
All pools will be open and free to the public Saturday, September 2:

· King Pool – 5701 3rd Street

· Sava Pool- 19th Ave & Wawona Street

· North Beach pool – 651 Lombard Ave

· Coffman Pool – 1701 Visitation Ave

· Hamilton Pool – Geary Avenue& Steiner Street

· Garfield Pool- 26th Street & Harrison Street

San Francisco Public Libraries

The following libraries have air conditioning:

· San Francisco Main Library – 100 Larkin Street

· Mission Bay – 960 Fourth Street

· North Beach – 850 Columbus Avenue

· Potrero Hill – 1616 20th Street

· Chinatown – 1135 Powell Street

· Glen Park – 2825 Diamond Street

Additional City and County of San Francisco Cooling CentersThe following cooling centers will be open in partnership with non-profit partners:

· The Salvation Army, 1156 Valencia Street

· The Salvation Army, 360 Fourth Street

· The Salvation Army, 1450 Powell Street

· Jewish Community Center of San Francisco -3200 California Street

The public is urged to take make measures to stay healthy and safe during extreme temperatures:

· Drink plenty of water

· Wear light clothing

· Stay inside in a cool place, if possible

· Wear a hat if you must go outside

· Avoid strenuous activity

· Prepare for the heat by pulling shades down during the day and keeping windows open at night

· Use damp cloths on your neck, head and chest to cool down

· Please do not leave animals and any vulnerable individuals in a hot home or car without supervision.

Call 9-1-1 immediately if you or someone you know is having a medical emergency or showing signs of a heat stroke. Symptoms include:

· Extremely high body temperature 103°+

· Difficulty breathing

· Red, hot, dry skin (with no sweating)

· Rapid, strong pulse

· Throbbing headache

· Dizziness

· Nausea

· Mental Confusion

· Delirium

· Hallucinations

· Chills

· Unconsciousness

San Francisco will activate its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to support field operations, coordinate responding agencies, and provide public information as necessary from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday September 2. Media inquiries should be directed to the EOC Public Information Officer at 415-558-2712 or 415-558-2776 or dempress@sfgov.org.

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]]>Balboa Pool Renovation – Construction Updatehttp://sfrecpark.org/balboa-pool-renovation-construction-update/
Tue, 08 Aug 2017 20:14:26 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=114714Continue reading →]]>The Recreation and Park Department is undertaking a renovation project at Balboa Pool. The project commenced in November 2017, and is approximately 60% complete. The contractor is making good progress and the department currently anticipates re-opening the facility in early 2018.

Work Occurring this Month:

Preparing the pool for new finishes and gutter

Pouring new stairs for the pool’s new swim lesson area

Back-fill and grading for the mechanical enclosure foundation

Interior paint removal for exposed concrete walls

Installation of new roofing

Progress Photos:

Pool Deck

New Seismic Bracing

New Locker Room Framing

New Mechanical Enclosure Foundation

Overall Project scope includes:

Full interior renovation of the pool building

Replacement of the pool mechanical equipment, pumps, and piping

Replacement of the pool deck, finishes, and gutter

Addition of a new bulkhead divider in pool to provide dedicated lap lanes and lessons areas

Installation of a new de-humidification system and building mechanical system

Addition of a new exterior mechanical enclosure

Replacement of the existing windows with new energy efficient windows

New locker rooms, bathrooms, and staff facilities, and interior finishes

Full ADA accessibility upgrades to all building elements

New multi-purpose/community room

Addition of a new exterior entry ramp and canopy

Thank you for your continued support for the project, we will continue to provide additional updates on progress. Please feel free to direct any questions to the Project Manager, Levi Conover at 415-581-2572 or levi.conover@sfgov.org

Seniors 65+ (Proof of age required)

Economic Need (Proof of income required)

Lap/Recreation Swim Pass – 10 Visits: $26.00

Water Exercise Scrip Ticket – 10 sessions: $44.00

Monthly Swim Pass – not including lessons: $46.00

Yearly Swim Pass – not including lessons: $493.00

]]>Balboa Pool Nearing Construction!http://sfrecpark.org/balboa-pool-nearing-construction-2/
Tue, 27 Sep 2016 18:12:23 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=105848Within the next few weeks contractors will be moving onsite and will be staging at the basketball courts, which will remain closed for the duration of construction due to safety concerns as the building gets seismically retrofitted, and the renovated.

SF Rec & Park is happy to announce we are moving away from the paper scrip booklets and into the new technology of the “pass card.” You can now purchase your 10-visit swim pass, AND we will now be offering monthly and annual memberships!

Starting July 25, purchase and renew ONLINE at www.sfrecpark.org/register, but you can set up your new account today. You can still purchase your passes or memberships at 3 walk-in locations Monday through Friday between 9am and 4:30pm:

McLaren Lodge Annex – 501 Stanyan St

Hamilton Pool – 1900 Geary Blvd

(starting July 25)

Coffman Pool – 1700 Visitacion Ave

(starting July 25)note: we will no longer be selling passes at the Treasurer’s Office so head on over to Hamilton Pool or McLaren Lodge for the closest location to City Hall.

If you are currently purchasing Economic Need swim passes, you must have NEW account with Economic Scholarship applied. Once you set up your new account, please inform us so we can flag your new account as approved to purchase Economic Need passes and memberships online.
Contact (415) 831-6800 for more information or go to www.sfrecpark.org/register and click on Memberships.

]]>Balboa Pool, Nearing Construction!http://sfrecpark.org/balboa-pool-nearing-construction/
Thu, 21 Jul 2016 20:01:44 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=105077Continue reading →]]>We are excited to announce that we received a responsive bid for the Balboa Pool Renovation which will allow us to move forward with the implementation of the project as envisioned. The name of the contractor is CLW Builders.

They have worked with on numerous Rec Park Projects that include the Hayes Valley Clubhouse and the recently completed Boeddeker Clubhouse in the Tenderloin.

The project will still comprise the major elements the community supported during the design process, including but not limited to:

– Dedicated community room:

– Defined Canopy entry that is accessible;

– New mechanical/plumbing systems to improve indoor air quality and thermal comfort;

– New locker rooms;

– A new accessible Ramp;

– New accessible Pool Lifts for the disabled; and

– New site plan that delineates pedestrian and vehicular paths for safety

The Rec Park Commission will be approving the contract in late July, we will subsequently enter into a contract agreement with the Contractor after that.

We anticipate construction to commence in early September 2016; the project duration is expected to last 12 months, but unforeseen circumstances can delay the project.

Thanks for your continued support and patience.

]]>As of July 1st Script Ticket Prices Changehttp://sfrecpark.org/as-of-july-1st-script-ticket-prices-change/
Tue, 07 Jun 2016 04:34:53 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=104661Please take note that July 1st script tickets prices will be changed. Please see below the attachment for the changes. For more information on script tickets you can call the lodge @ 415.831.6800 during normal business hours.

]]>Looking for a great part time job in Action Sports???http://sfrecpark.org/looking-for-a-great-part-time-job-in-action-sports/
Mon, 06 Jun 2016 20:12:51 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=104656Looking for a great part time job in Action Sports???

]]>All Pools Will Be on Interim Schedule from May 31 Till June 5thhttp://sfrecpark.org/all-pools-will-be-on-interim-schedule-from-may-31-till-june-5th/
Sat, 28 May 2016 18:20:05 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=104483All pools will be on Interim schedule from May 31st till June 5th. To Inquire about the interim schedule of your local pool please contact the pools main phone number.

Summer pool schedules will be posted and will start June 6th.

]]>Balboa Pool Construction Updatehttp://sfrecpark.org/balboa-pool-construction-update/
Wed, 13 Apr 2016 20:46:36 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=102379Continue reading →]]>Unfortunately, the Balboa Pool project bids all came in over our budget. This continues to be a challenging bidding environment on all fronts, including material cost increases, competition for labor and a very hot market for builders.

We are re bidding the project now and bids will be received in about 35 days. We are embarking on a more robust outreach strategy to the contracting community to ensure that there is enough interest and more competition to get better pricing.

We are not changing the scope, and the project will still comprise the major elements the community supported during the design process, including but not limited to;

Dedicated community room

Defined Canopy entry that is accessible

New mechanical/plumbing systems to improve indoor air quality and thermal comfort

New locker rooms

A new accessible Ramp.

New accessible Pool Lifts for the disabled

New site plan that delineates pedestrian and vehicular paths for safety.

As soon as bids are received early next month, our plan is to fast track Commission and contract approval so that work can start June 2016 so that that it can be open to the public in June of 2017, in time for the summer. When we get the contractor on board, we intend on discussing with them to see ways we can shave time of the schedule to open sooner, at no cost to the City of course.

In the meantime, we are adding signage at the site and on-line to remind swimmers about alternate pools to visit.

Thanks to everyone for their patience, construction will begin soon!

]]>Holiday Closureshttp://sfrecpark.org/holiday-closures/
Tue, 22 Dec 2015 19:11:10 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=98956All pools will be closed for programs that occur after 6pm on Christmas and News Year evenings and on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Happy holidays from Rec and Park.]]>

All pools will be closed for programs that occur after 6pm on Christmas and News Year evenings and on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Happy holidays from Rec and Park.

]]>All San Francisco Recreation & Parks Pools Will Be Closed Nov 26 and 27thhttp://sfrecpark.org/all-san-francisco-recreation-parks-pools-will-be-closed-nov-26-and-27th/
Wed, 18 Nov 2015 23:15:25 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=98470Please make note that all San Francisco Recreation & Parks city pools will be closedNovember 26th Thursday and November 27th Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal scheduling of all pools will assume on Saturday November 28th. Happy Holiday!
]]>Garfield Pool Closure (Nov 16 to Dec 12)http://sfrecpark.org/garfield-closure-nov-16-to-dec-11/
Fri, 13 Nov 2015 19:53:21 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=98409*UPDATE (12/11/15) – Garfield will re-open on time Saturday December 12th, 2015.

Please make note Garfield Pool will be closed for maintenance from November 16th to December 12, 2015.

]]>All Pools & Facilities will be Closed Veterans Day November 11thhttp://sfrecpark.org/all-pools-facilities-will-be-closed-veterans-day-november-11th/
Mon, 09 Nov 2015 19:41:18 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=98366All the San Francisco Recreation & Parks Pools & facilities will be closed on Veterans day November 11th & will re-open Thursday November 12th.